By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news It is not your fault. That is what Danielle Polemeni wants survivors of childhood sexual abuse to know. Polemeni’s family belonged to St. Cassian in Upper […]
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Posted inImmaculate Conception, Sports, Top Stories
Montclair Basketball: Immaculate beats West Side, 64-51, heads back to ECT finals
by Andrew Garda garda@montclairlocal.news WEST ORANGE—The boys basketball teams for Immaculate Conception and West Side high schools met for the third time this year Tuesday night. Each team had won […]
Posted inArts, Top Stories
On the road again: The Creativity Caravan leaves storefront
The Creativity Caravan is pulling up storefront stakes at the end of the year, but expect to see art and workshops from the org in Montclair.
Posted inCommunity, Obituaries
Obituary: Edward Carter
Edward Carter, 81, of Montclair, died on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 10 at Caggiano Memorial, 62 Grove St., Montclair. […]
Posted inMontclair High School, Sports
Montclair Track & Field: Mounties shine on big stage at Penn Relays
by Andrew Garda garda@montclairlocal.news The Montclair Mounties Track and Field team performed well at the Penn Relays Carnival, which took place from April 26 to April 28. Shelby Bigsby, who […]
Posted inMontclair High School, Sports, Top Stories
Softball: Mounties overcome mistakes to edge Hoboken
by Andrew Garda garda@montclairlocal.news Good teams find ways to hang on and win close games, regardless of what adversity is thrown their way. During their Tuesday afternoon 10-9 win over […]
Posted inCommunity
Montclair Local Pet of the Week: Onyx
Onyx was rescued from a 30-cat colony in Paterson in February where he had to fight for food and shelter. This adorable feline is about 5 and half months old, […]
Posted inMontclair High School, Sports, Top Stories
Montclair Athletics: Board of Ed announces Patrick Scarpello as new Athletic Director
by Andrew Garda garda@montclairlocal.news The wait is finally over for Montclair High School coaches, parents and athletes, as the Montclair School District has named Dr. Patrick Scarpello as its new […]
Posted inArts, Literature
Culture in brief: local author wins award
Bloomfield resident and member of the Write Group (writers’ support group) at Montclair Public Library, author Martha Moffett has won first prize for her novella, “Loeffler,” in William Faulkner-William Wisdom […]
Posted inCommunity
Culture in brief: Kool Kids Foundation ‘Oldies but Goodies’ party in Montclair benefits kids
Sakinah Bell and her husband, Kool, of Kool and the Gang, are holding an “Oldies but Goodies Exclusive Party” on Saturday, Oct. 21, at 8 p.m., at the Montclair Women’s […]
Posted inMunicipal Government, News, Top Stories
Council sends Lackawanna redevelopment back to planning board
By LINDA MOSS moss@montclairlocal.news The Township Council on Tuesday night sent a proposed redevelopment plan for Lackawanna Plaza back to the Planning Board. At a packed conference meeting, Mayor Robert […]
Posted inMunicipal Government, News
Planning board approves Lewis Estates subdivision
By LINDA MOSS moss@montclairlocal.news After months of controversy, the historic Lewis Estates property is destined to be subdivided into a suburban development, with eight new houses replacing the site’s 1906 […]
Posted inNews, Public Safety
Woman found dead in Montclair apartment
Authorities are investigating after a woman was found dead in a Montclair apartment earlier this week. Police were called to the woman’s apartment on Grove Street on Sunday. Essex County […]
Posted inEducation, News
PARCC testing to take place in Montclair, amid pending legislation
It is coming up on the spring testing season for Montclair and other New Jersey school districts, as the state moves into its second year of administering the PARCC tests […]
